Aaron Gordon out at least a month
30.1.26 Denver
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be sidelined for at least 4 to 6 weeks after reinjuring his right hamstring, adding to a growing injury list as the team remains without Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun.
Jayson Tatum undecided on potential return
29.1.26 Boston
Celtics star Jayson Tatum said he has not decided whether he will return this season from a torn Achilles tendon, emphasizing that he wants to prioritize a full and proper recovery. While his rehabilitation has progressed well and he has increased his on-court workload, Tatum noted the seriousness of the injury is giving him pause as Boston remains near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Evan Mobley sidelined again with left calf strain
28.1.26 Cleveland
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley will miss 1 to 3 weeks after suffering a strained left calf during Cleveland's win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the injury, marking the second time this season Mobley has been sidelined by a calf issue after missing five games in December with a Grade 1 strain. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is averaging 17.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks this season, and recently became the youngest player in franchise history to reach 500 career blocks.
Antetokounmpo has no timetable to return as calf injury lingers
27.1.26 Milwaukee
Giannis Antetokounmpo's return remains uncertain after the Milwaukee Bucks confirmed he is dealing with a right calf strain, with no timetable set for his comeback. The two-time MVP left Friday's loss to Denver late after experiencing pain and reduced explosiveness, later saying he could no longer walk. Coach Doc Rivers confirmed the diagnosis but declined to speculate on a return date, despite Antetokounmpo previously suggesting the injury could sideline him four to six weeks. The Bucks have gone 15-15 with Antetokounmpo and 3-11 without him this season.
Devin Booker to miss at least a week
26.1.26 Phoenix
Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker will miss at least a week after suffering a sprained right ankle in Friday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Booker, who will be re-evaluated in a week, was injured late in the third quarter after landing on Onyeka Okongwu's foot and is currently leading the Suns in scoring and assists this season.
Kuminga diagnosed with bone bruise in left knee
26.1.26 Gold. St.
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his left knee and will be reevaluated in the coming days after undergoing an MRI. The 23-year-old was injured in Thursday's loss to Dallas after twisting his ankle and hyperextending his knee.
Marcus Smart pops dislocated finger back in
25.1.26 LA Lakers
Marcus Smart revealed he dislocated a finger during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' win over the Mavericks but popped it back into place and continued playing. The injury occurred while Smart was making a key defensive play by jumping a passing lane. Despite the finger being one he previously had surgery on, Smart expressed confidence that he will be fine.
Gordon exits Nuggets' win with hamstring injury
24.1.26 Denver
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon left Friday's 102-100 win over the Bucks with a hamstring injury late in the second quarter and did not return, with coach David Adelman saying Gordon is hopeful it is less severe than the injury that sidelined him for more than a month earlier this season as Denver awaits further testing.
Antetokounmpo out with right calf injury
24.1.26 Milwaukee
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo left Friday's loss to the Nuggets with a right calf injury and said he expects to miss four to six weeks, a significant setback for Milwaukee as he awaits an MRI and the team continues to slide in the Eastern Conference standings.
Kuminga exits early with ankle, knee injury
23.1.26 Gold. St.
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga twisted his left ankle and hyperextended his left knee during the second quarter of Thursday night's loss to the Dallas Mavericks and was ruled out because of knee soreness. Initial testing suggested neither injury is serious, though Kuminga said the knee was more bothersome and he would decide Friday whether to undergo an MRI.
Kevin Porter Jr. out with oblique strain
22.1.26 Milwaukee
Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. will miss Wednesday's game against the Thunder with a strained oblique and is expected to be out for an extended period, coach Doc Rivers said. Porter had been playing through the injury and recently underwent an MRI. He is averaging 16.8 points this season but has struggled over his past four games and was moved to the bench Monday. Center Myles Turner will also sit out Wednesday with a left ankle sprain and is day-to-day.
Steven Adams out indefinitely with severe ankle sprain
21.1.26 Houston
Rockets center Steven Adams will miss significant time after suffering a severe sprain of his left ankle, an injury coach Ime Udoka said is not a high ankle sprain but will keep Adams out indefinitely. Houston will lean more heavily on Clint Capela as Alperen Sengun's primary backup and may also use Jabari Smith Jr. at center, while forward Tari Eason returned from his own ankle injury in Tuesday's win over the Spurs.